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Israel checking Hamas claims new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas - BBC.com
Hamas told the BBC it had handed a body to the the Red Cross on Friday evening.
Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested at US Capitol - ABC News
The Art of a Ukraine Deal - Council on Foreign Relations
This February 24 marks year three of the Russia-Ukraine war, with President Donald Trump pushing for an end to the conflict through a deal that could end up with Ukraine making significant concession…
Acting U.S. attorney in Florida moves to dismiss unrelated felony charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball - CBS News
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.
Salman Rushdie attacker found guilty of attempted murder and assault - BBC.com
Hadi Matar stabbed the renowned British-Indian author multiple times on stage at a New York lecture.
Luigi Mangione appears in New York state court for status hearing in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing - CNN
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a busy Manhattan sidewalk, appeared in court for a status hearing on Friday in New York City.
Trudeau says ‘you can’t take our country’ after hockey win over U.S. - The Washington Post
The tense game, punctuated by taunts from Trump and Trudeau, featured boos, a protest-tinged Canadian anthem and a thrilling overtime goal.
Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires - ABC News
Trump says he's had 'good talks' with Putin but not Ukraine as he escalates criticism of Zelenskyy - ABC News
Trump wants to shake up the US Postal Service. Here’s what it’ll mean for your deliveries. - CNN
President Donald Trump said he’s looking to change the US Postal service, including giving the Secretary of Commerce authority over what has been an independent organization for more than 50 years. It’s a move that could be a first step towards privatization …
Judge vacates upcoming Eric Adams corruption trial but appoints conservative attorney to argue against dropping the case - CNN
A federal judge has vacated the upcoming trial date for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, but declined to immediately dismiss the charges all together.
Doctors: Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger - Vatican News - English
At a press conference in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, members of the Pope’s medical team say that he is not yet out of danger, and will be in hospital at least another week - but they note that he is joking as much as usual, and has even begun working again.
Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine - Voice of America
How four Washington think tanks see the possibility of securing lasting peace in Ukraine
Trudeau trolls Trump after Canada bests USA at hockey - ABC News
US Space Force reveals 1st look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit (photo) - Space.com
We've never seen the shadowy spacecraft while in orbit, and still barely know what it's up to up there.
New York Yankees drop ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner - The Associated Press
The New York Yankees have dropped their ban on beards, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner. Current owner Hal Steinbrenner, son of The Boss, announced the change Friday before the team’s spring training opener. Hal Steinbrenner says in …
Gas grill explosion at Hawaii condo leaves 7 injured, 3 in critical condition - ABC News
After Trump’s censure, US envoy praises Zelenskyy - PBS NewsHour
His comments marked a departure from rebukes of Zelenskyy by Trump and other senior U.S. officials that appeared to reflect an abrupt deterioration of relations.
Russia May Tap $300B in Frozen Assets to Rebuild Ukraine – With a Catch - Kyiv Post
Since 2022, Western countries have frozen billions in Russian sovereign assets, mostly through government bonds held in Europe, the US, and the UK. Now that money might help rebuild the country.
Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread - Kaiser Health News
Health officials expect a measles outbreak in West Texas to exceed 100 cases because of low vaccination rates and undetected infections. Vaccine misinformation and new laws may make such situations more common and harder to contain.